first look inside david adjaye's '130 william' skyscraper in new york

the interiors of ‘130 william’, the 800 foot-tall (244 meter) residential skyscraper designed by sir david adjaye, have been revealed for the first time. unveiled in the photos below, the building’s interiors and model residences have also been designed by adjaye and his firm, adjaye associates. ‘in defining the design for 130 william I sought to celebrate new york city’s heritage of masonry architecture, referencing the historical architecture once pervasive upon one of the city’s earliest streets,’ says the architect. ‘however, and more importantly, 130 william has been crafted to focus on the new possibilities of urban, vertical living.’

all images by michael kleinberg

designed by adjaye associates in collaboration with local architect hill west, 130 william comprises 66 stories that contain a total of 242 residences and an expansive collection of amenities. the project will also incorporate a new public plaza park, designed by adjaye, as well as retail space located within the building’s base. with the first residents already moving in ahead of the project’s full completion in fall 2021, the new photos offer a look at what life inside the building will be like.

the design of the lobby references the building’s distinctive façade

each of the 242 residences, which range in size from studios to four bedroom homes, have airy interiors framed by oversized bronze arched windows. adjaye custom designed all fixtures and hardware throughout the residences — including the faucets, showerheads, accessories, and door handles — in a burnished bronze finish. meanwhile, wide-plank white oak flooring extends throughout each home.

adjaye and his firm were responsible for the design of the project’s interiors

‘our collaboration with david adjaye is a true partnership in every sense of the word,’ says scott j. avram, senior vice president of development, lightstone — the development firm behind the project. ‘his vision, along with lightstone’s expertise and ingenuity, has achieved a new benchmark for residential living. the interiors of the new model residences exemplify thoughtful design, attention to detail, and use of the finest materials sourced from around the world. these homes provide a calm sanctuary for those with discerning taste and the response from our new residents has been overwhelmingly positive.’

the living room of model residence 41B features a pierre frey custom curved armless sofa

130 william offers an expansive collection of lifestyle and wellness amenities that are spread over more than 20,000 square feet (1,858 square meters). the suite of amenities includes: a health club with full spa, infinity-edge spa pool, cold and hot plunge pools, dry sauna, and massage rooms, as well as a state-of-the-art fitness center with cool-down terrace, yoga studio, and basketball court.

41B’s open concept dining room features a 28 serie hand-blown glass light fixture by bocci

residents can enjoy a private IMAX movie theater, golf simulator, resident lounge, club and game room, chef’s catering kitchen with a private dining area, children’s activity center, pet spa, outdoor terraces, and private rooftop observation deck located at the top of the building. see designboom’s previous coverage of the project, from its topping out in may 2019 to the unveiling of five exclusive homes designed in collaboration with aston martin.

a curved low lounge chair by pierre frey sits inside 41B’s master bedroom

the residences include open-plan kitchens

the spaces include pedini millwork cabinetry, gaggenau appliances, and pietra cardosa stone countertops

living spaces present sweeping city views

41B’s living room also features two round ‘pumpkin’ lounge chairs by pierre paulin

salvatori textured bianco carrara italian marble highlights the master bathrooms

the secondary bathrooms feature floor-to-ceiling salvatori honed grigio versilia marble

the living room of model residence 41E features two ox blood red kelly wearstler soufflé chairs

the master bedroom of 41A frames views via an expansive arched window

project info:

name: 130 william
architect: adjaye associates in collaboration with local architect hill west
developer: lightstone
location: new york, NY
status: move-ins underway, full completion scheduled for fall 2021